Merry Go Round Notes on Bragan and Baseball Mischiefs
Two weeks into the Pacific Coast League season, Hank Hollingworth riffs on Bobby Bragan and antics around the Hollywood Stars. The column scoffs at Bragan's antics, recalls past exhibition chaos, and notes other baseball oddities including Bragan’s pinch hitting antics, Dressen’s quips, and various ratings of players and managers.
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Bobby Bragan
Hollywood Stars
Bragan
Long Beach
Brogan
Chartley Dressen
Oakland
Dressen
Ebragan
Pittsburgh
Carlos Bernier
College Ball to Replace Miners in Dream of Majors
Chicago notes former big league stars like Lindstrom predicting college baseball could bridge to the majors as summer leagues grow coaching and talent. Mentions Ted Kluszewski, Harvey Kuenn, Robin Roberts, Bill Skowron among Big Ten alum in the majors and discusses bonus rule and talent drain from college. Also reports Poly High golf comeback led by Keith Lopp and Eo Irwin with 68s, plus Wilson High tennis wins and Lakewood junior baseball call. UCLA opens football practice with Long Beach players leading the roster, including Bob Davinport and Gerry McDougall.
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Fred Lindstrom
North- Western
Lindstrom
Big Ten
Ted Kluszewski
Cincinnati
Harvey Kuenn
Detroit
Robin Roberts
Phitateigaia
Bill Skowron
New York Yankee
Jack Dittmer
Milwaukee
Red Wilson
Hoot. Eyers
Baltimore
Pant Giel
New York Giants
UCLA
Long Beach
Bob
Dav Inport
Gerry McDougall
Jim Decker
Ronnie Knox
Doug Bradley
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Knox
California
Bruins Rally For 2-1 Win As Campbell Seyfried Lead
Wilson High regains pace in a Coast League matchup powered by Campbell and Seyfried keying a 2-1 victory over Lynwood. Campbell and Seyfried produced early runs and RL relievers closed the game as Wilson moved atop the standings. Downey and Fairly contributed with hits and RBIs while Lynwood mounted late threats.
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Jordan High
Lynwood
Wilson High
Ray Jameson Ingisd
Daete Berniehs
Nest Knights
Rif
Downey
Vikes
Campbell Ron Fairly
Gordon I
Seyfried
Vikings
Bill Crutchafield
Bob Campbell
Bruins
Gene Raine
Campbell
Ting
Bill Keffloff
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Abis UA
Loucasa
Seheels
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Ceoner
Oma
Wayward
Seite
Coast League Stylistics Triumph Over Poly High in Close Duel
Coast League action saw Excelsior Highs Plints break a tight pitchers dual with five runs in the sixth inning and rally to defeat cellar-dwelling Poly High on the Pilots diamond Monday. The Pilots collected 12 hits while Pols hurlers Dean Rickerd and Jim Hanna took the loss as interfielder Dave Herbeck contributed on defense and offense.
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Excelsior High
Plints
Pilots
Pols
Dean Rickerd
Jim Hanna
Dave Herbeck
Alamitos Handicap Day Picks and Longshots
A congested list of horses, riders, and bets outlines risers like Veranda Boy and Longshot Dave. Dashes through field notes, odds, and proximity to the finish, with multiple names such as Hungerford, Garza, and Ballou appearing in the dense race card prose.
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Billaos
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Hungerford
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Garea
Fred
Broie
Acieneos
Strauss
Brown
Sanden
Ormonine
Garzala
Bangs
Franbins
Daveil
SnedePattle
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Efrain Garza
Terrart Vegas
Bees
Olay Ghee
Banka
Wougher
Scorchy
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Minor League SOLES City League Softball Scores
California League and association results feature Avilon Crusaders and Bakersfield teams, with Modesto and Fresno scores listed. Night results cover multiple games, with standings and schedules across regions, including Nashville and Western leagues, plus city fixtures and notable player mentions.
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Beteiecaniekton
Sfey Greer
Stoiwten
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Recreation Park pre-lady-amateur highlights and eagle surge
A crowded Recreation Park event drew 350 golfers under tough fast greens. Eagles featured with Cecil Harris and Red Bost on the 483 yard ninth, Brian Lake and Dick Clover on the 15th. Clover shot an unofficial 66 and led the field, while Pinky Stevenson fell to Johnny Lucas in the South Course Open.
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Red Bost
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Dick Clover
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Pinky Stevenson
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TCIABCTAB Wins Se Punny Bankrovill Crocler's
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a contest or event involving Bankrovill and Crocler with unclear names and dates. readable bits imply a local competition or scoreboard style notice.
Fights Night Incident Reflected in Local Page Notes
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Cockell Camp Critics Foul Talk Ahead of San Francisco Bout
John Simpson manager of Don Cockell criticizes Rocky Marciano's tactics as foul and plans to meet the California Athletic Commission before the May 16 title fight in San Francisco. He cites rabbit punches hitting below the belt and kidney blows as examples. He warns Marciano could be disqualified if fouls occur.
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